Special Report

Cloud security still remains one of the main stumbling blocks for some agencies, even as they race to identify potential cloud projects. And yet, experts say, security in the cloud is becoming a nonissue. Here’s why. Read more here

Success in the cloud, like any new IT installation, requires careful planning and support. Here are the top issues that IT managers must consider before, during and after a cloud implementation. Read more here

In April, cloud computing provider Amazon Web Services suffered an outage that lasted as long as five days for some customers. Although some critics say the outage proves that it’s too risky for the government to rely on cloud computing, other experts say the outage can show the government how to improve cloud implementations in the long run. Read more here